Henry Gore among ship crew after Axis sub torpedoed Gulf of Mexico
Henry Gore a Patterson Mills employee and Curt Gore's brother is hospitalized in Galveston after his medium cargo ship was torpedoed in the Gulf of Mexico on May 16. The sinking killed at least 21. Gore and four other seamen were wounded and spent hours on life rafts before rescue. Captain A Henry Rowe helped direct survivors. Gore, a longtime local, was visiting his brother at 776 Williams Street.
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Henry Gore
Patterson Mills Company
Curt Gore
Patterson
Galveston
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
United States
Gore
A. Henry Rowe
Rowe
Birthday Party for James Robert Myrick
James Robert Myrick hosted a small birthday gathering at his home on a Tuesday afternoon. Attendees included Gloria and Samuel Sledge, Evelyn, Melvin and Elvin Vincent, Marvin and Thomas Tanner, Maxine Dowing, Bubber Allen, Ann, and Harry.
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James Robert Myrick
Gloria
Samuel Sledge
Evelyn
Melvin
Elvin Vincent
Marvin
Thomas Tanner
Maxine Dowing
Bubber Allen
Ann
Harry
Birthday Party Honors local residents at Jenkins home
Attendees included Janice Byrd Arnold Edythe Robinson Amelia Glenn Jenkins Roger Glenn Jenkins Roy Crutchfield John Sandford Sybil Sadler Phyllis Sadler W B Hux Nathan Teele Michael Myrick and several Mrs R B Hux Mrs G C Vincent Mrs Lela Teele Mrs Minnie Sadler and Mrs J E Myrick. Mrs Myrick assisted by Mary Parks Lillian Jones and Claudia Byrd. Refreshments were punch cakes peanuts mints candy and a birthday cake.
Avis Smith and Howard Taylor Married in Emporia Va
Mr and Mrs S W Smith of Aurelian Springs announce the marriage of their daughter Avis to Howard Taylor of Roanoke Rapids on Saturday May 23 1942 in Emporia Virginia.
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S. W. Smith
Aurelian Springs
Avis
Howard Taylor
Roanoke Rapids
Emporia
Religious worker visits city last week from National Benevolent Association
The Rev. E. H. Koch a representative of the National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church visited Rev. and Mrs. R. V. Hope in the city last week. Koch travels through eight Southeastern states and makes his home in Orlando Florida.
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E. H. Koch
National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church
R. V. Hope
Mr. Koch
Orlando
Florida
Missing Roanoke Rapids Youth Reported After War Action
A Roanoke Rapids youth is reported missing after recent action in the Pacific theater. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Robbins, residents of Roanoke, confirmed the family’s concern as details remain scarce.
Roanoke Rapids Hero Reported Missing in War Action
War Department telegram informs Mills and wife on Jackson Street their son First Sgt. D. L. Robbins has been missing since Fort Mills on Corregidor. Robbins is the second Roanoke Rapids youth listed missing and follows Robert E. May of the city and Horace Palmer of Littleton, both previously reported missing in the Pacific and on an authorized flight respectively. Palmer was a UNC football star and Air Corps lieutenant.
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Jackson Street
War Department
Sgt
D. L. Robbins
Fort Mills
Corregidor
Island
Robbins
Roanoke Rapids
Robert E. May
J. S. May
Pacific
Horace Palmer
Littleton
Palmer
University of North Carolina
Air Corps
Bicycle Deaths Rise in North Carolina May 1942
North Carolina reports a surge in bicycle fatalities with ten deaths in the first four months of 1942 and four more in the first half of May. Ronald Hocutt, director of the State Highway Safety Division, says the five month total may exceed 1941 and urges local officials to curb bicycle traffic.
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North Carolina
Ronald Hocutt
North Carolina Highway Safety Division
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Model Bicycle Ordinance Promoted for Safety
The National Committee on bicycle problems prepared a Model Bicycle Ordinance. Copies are available from the North Carolina Highway Safety Division in Raleigh. Parents should ensure night riding is limited and bicycles are well maintained. Riders and motorists must watch parking and prevent bike damage from careless parking. Some towns have created a central block parking space with racks to improve bicycle safety.
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National Committee On Bicycle Problems
North Carolina Highway Safety Division
Raleigh
North Carolina
Highway Safety Division
Sawyer Engagement Announced for Ruth and Graham Pully
Mrs Leir Sutton of Winterville announces the engagement of her sister Ruth Sawyer to Graham Pully of Roanoke Rapids. The wedding will take place this fall.
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Leir Sutton
Winterville
Ruth Sawyer
Graham Pully
Roanoke Rapids
Norfolk couple guests of Mrs. John Connor this weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Jones of Norfolk were weekend guests of Mrs. John C. Connor, as reported in society notes.
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Barry Jones
Norfolk
John C. Connor
War Regulations Shape Local Retail Practices
Roanoke Rapids merchants pledge compliance with new federal rules on purchase prices payment methods and delivery to support the war effort. They urge customers to understand transitions and avoid fuss as retailers conserve resources while serving the public.
New federal limits curb local deliveries effective June 1
The policy restricts to one delivery per customer per day and bars call-backs and special deliveries. Exemptions cover hospitals and emergency supply runs, with retailers in Roanoke Rapids voluntarily cutting back beforehand.
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Roanoke Rapids
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City
Williams Street
Taylor - Smith
J. B. Robbins
Roanoke
Federal Regulations
Board of Governors
Federal Reserve System
Roanoke Rapids Merchants Association
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